Clemson backup OL Anthony transferring

CLEMSON — Part-time starting offensive lineman Shaq Anthony is transferring from Clemson.A release from the school stated that Anthony met with Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney on Thursday morning to discuss his decision.Anthony played in 17 games for the Tigers, making five starts the past two seasons. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Anthony was not projected as a starter heading into the season for No. 16 Clemson.Anthony said in a statement he enjoyed his time at Clemson but needed a clean start somewhere he can become a starter.Swinney says he supports Anthony's choice and wished him well.The Tigers open the season against No. 12 Georgia on Aug. 30th.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said after practice on Thursday that freshman running back Adam Choice will not redshirt this year.The Tigers lost their leading returning rusher, Zac Brooks, to a season-ending foot injury this week.“With Zac's injury we have just three healthy running backs to open the season,” Swinney said. “You can't go through a season with just three backs, so Adam Choice is going to play this year.”Choice is a true freshman from Thomasville, Ga., and Thomas County Central High School. He was ranked among the top 125 players in the nation by Rivals.com last year.